Achalinus jinggangensis explained

Achalinus jinggangensis, commonly known as Zong's odd-scaled snake, is a species of snake in the family Xenodermatidae. The species is endemic to the Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi Province, China.

Habitat

A. jinggangensis is a terrestrial snake that is known from forest habitats at an altitude of between 560m (1,840feet) and 1080m (3,540feet). The estimated extent of occurrence is about 16666.67 km2.

Description

A. jinggangensis may attain a total length (including tail) of 46cm (18inches). It is shiny blue-black both dorsally and ventrally.

Reproduction

A. jinggangensis is oviparous.

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